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Nature Speaks: My Reflections on Earth’s Wonders and the Many Emotions They Bring
My husband and I recently took a trip out West, where we drove through and hiked various terrains. Here, you will find a short narrative of a part of our journey— where we caught glimpses of the many ways in which Nature speaks, and where the beauty, wonder, and…
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The Christian way is different: harder, and easier.
As C.S. Lewis writes, the Christian way is both harder and easier. For we are called to give up all parts of ourselves -- a task both challenging and freeing.
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A Collect for Strength to Await Christ’s Return
Seeking Strength to Await Christ’s Return A collect is a simply a “prayer for the people.” It is a prayer that gathers the collective requests and petitions of a people worshiping together. When we can’t find the words to express what we need, thankfully we can join in the…
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Questioning The Chemical Imbalance Theory
What if your brain isn't actually serotonin deficient? What if you truly have the capacity to heal, apart from life-long pharmacological "fixes"? Here, pychiatrists comment on a "theory that never was."
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When Something Feels Off, Stop and Listen to Your Body. Here Are 5 Ways to Respond
Listen to your body, it's trying to tell you something. You can feel without being afraid, and stop suppressing, masking, or distracting yourself from the pain.
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Embracing the simple yet sweet, work from home moments in the midst of COVID-19
I’m sitting here, in my guest bedroom, which has transitioned into my work from home office in response to COVID-19. For the last five months, this has been my 9-5 place of dwelling. I’ve worked alongside a non-profit here in Columbia, SC serving at-risk children and their families. My…
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When You Feel Unworthy
When you feel unworthy “I’m not good enough.” “Everyone is better than me.” “What’s the use in trying if I’m just going to fail?” At some point in our lives, hopefully we begin to see these highly self-critical thoughts for what they are. Perhaps they’re rooted in adverse childhood…
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3 Lessons from a Recovering Perfectionist’s Attempt at Landscaping
A piece of my journey in overcoming perfectionism, marked by laying down the shovel and learning to be patient with my slow-growing shrubs.
